Blackened Salmon with Zucchini

Name: Blackened Salmon with Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; 1.3 lbs. salmon; 2 Tbsp butter; 1 Tbsp cooking oil; 1.3 lbs. zucchini

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
32363 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Blackened Salmon with Zucchini

Nancy Wheeler

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Blackened salmon coated in Cajun spices, cooked to perfection in butter, and paired with simple sautéed zucchini makes a simple but delicious dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings

Cajun Seasoning

2 tsp smoked paprika $0.20
1 tsp dried thyme $0.10
1 tsp dried oregano $0.10
1/2 tsp ground cumin $0.05
1/4 tsp cayenne $0.02
1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
1/2 tsp onion powder $0.02
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
1/4 tsp salt $0.02

Salmon and Zucchini

1.3 lbs. salmon $10.65
2 Tbsp butter $0.26
1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
1.3 lbs. zucchini $1.79

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Instructions

Combine the spices for the Cajun seasoning in a bowl (smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper).
Remove the skin from the salmon, then cut it into four equal-sized portions (if not already cut). Generously coat all sides of the fish in the prepared Cajun seasoning.
Slice the zucchini into half-rounds and set aside.
Add the butter and cooking oil to a skillet and heat over medium-high. When the skillet is hot and the butter is melted and foaming, add the salmon pieces. Cook the salmon for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until a dark brown crust forms and the salmon is cooked through*.
Remove the cooked fish to a clean plate. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet in its place. Quickly sauté the zucchini in the residual butter and spices until it is tender. Serve the salmon and zucchini immediately.